Dive into the intriguing nuances between psychopathy and sociopathy, exploring how nature and nurture shape criminal behavior. The conversation reveals the complexities of psychological labels and challenges common misconceptions driven by sensational media. A critical look at the portrayal of violence in shows like 'Mindhunter' highlights the gap between perception and reality regarding crime rates. Additionally, the discussion advocates for mental health reforms and encourages thoughtful engagement with media narratives related to violence.
52:20
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
We Can't Definitively Say Nature Or Nurture
We do not know whether criminals are born or made; claims of certainty are often self-serving.
Kirk Honda emphasizes that psychology relies on correlations and lacks clear causal proof for criminality.
insights INSIGHT
Both Disposition And Environment Matter
Personality disorders and criminal behavior reflect both disposition and environment.
Honda suggests severe psychopathic killers likely need both innate traits and childhood mistreatment.
insights INSIGHT
ASPD Is The Official Behavioral Label
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is the DSM diagnosis focusing on observable behavior.
Psychopathy and sociopathy are not DSM terms and lack the same standardized diagnostic status.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.
Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
Psychology In Seattle Podcast